Teen death: Devon and Cornwall Police referred to watchdog
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Tributes have been laid on a wall on St Simon's Lane after the death of a teenager
A teenager who crashed into a wall after a police incident died later in hospital.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the 19-year-old male driver of an Audi A1 crashed into a wall in Plymouth at about 02:00 GMT on Sunday after failing to stop for police.
The driver was taken to Derriford Hospital but died a short time later, police said.
The force said it had referred itself to the police watchdog.
A 19-year-old female passenger suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Devon and Cornwall Police has referred itself to the police watchdog
The crash took place on St Simon's Lane, near the junction with Salisbury Road.
Floral tributes have been laid at the scene near a damaged stone wall bordering the grounds of Mount Gould Hospital.
Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said the force had referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
"Our thoughts remain with everyone that has been affected by this incident," she said.
"The matter is now subject to an independent investigation by the IOPC therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further.
"Devon and Cornwall Police is co-operating fully with the IOPC investigation regarding this matter."
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